The Department is responsible for the loading and offloading of passenger aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport, using a wide variety of means of conveyance in accordance with the size and type of the aircraft.

The Department employs scores of personnel, working 24 hours a day, in order to serve the passengers and the airlines in accordance with the flight schedule.

The activities of the department include:

         Offloading of passenger aircraft and transporting the baggage to the Arrivals Hall.

         Offloading and transporting of cargo to the cargo terminal and to the mail terminal.

         Participation in the activities of the airport during an aviation emergency event.